We are so excited to announce Governor Brad Little will be issuing a proclamation for National Family Caregivers Month in the Governor’s Ceremonial Office at 11 a.m. on November 7, 2019.
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Opening of Traumatic Brain Injury Center
The Administration for Community Living announced that the Human Services Research Institute in partnership with the National Association of State Head Injury are launching the Traumatic Brain Injury Technical Assistance and Resource Center. The goal of this new center is…
Have you finished your medication review?
As we age, and as our loved one ages, it is important to conduct an annual review of the regular medications consumed. Preparing for your annual medical/health check-up is a great time to complete your medication review. Make a list…
Apps that help coordinate dementia care.
The National Institute on Aging announced the winners of this year’s NIA Eureka Prize competition. The challenge was for innovators to come up with mobile device apps or web-based methods that could help individuals navigate and coordinate the care of…
Idaho Commission on Aging’s 4 Year Plan
The Idaho Commission on Aging (ICOA) is developing a four-year statewide Senior Services Plan and has contracted with Idaho State University to assess Idaho’s needs. This survey is about your experiences with the services and resources in your community that…
October is Residents’ Rights Month
Although we want to make sure you are aware of your loved one’s rights all year long, we thought you should know about October’s Residents’ Rights Month. The goal of Residents’ Rights Month is to provide education and awareness around…
Idaho Caregiver Alliance News Brief
Idaho Caregiver Alliance News Brief The Idaho Caregiver Alliance is excited to share some information with you which is why we created an ICA News Brief. Hopefully, your inbox just received it. But, just in case you missed the news,…
Are they catching on?
Caregivers are out there already taking care of hundreds of thousands of individuals in Idaho every day. It seems as though the need for caregiving services may be catching on. Judith Graham wrote an article, published in the Kaiser Health…
Caregiving in Idaho: Respite Summit
This past July the Idaho Caregiver Alliance and the Idaho Commission on Aging visited North Idaho to host the Caregiving in Idaho: Lifespan Respite Summit. While we were in Coeur d’Alene, we were embraced by so many lovely individuals who…